Congressman Subramanyam Blasts Administration’s Reckless Move to Freeze All Federal Funding and Grants

Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) implemented a freeze on all federal grants and loans, which could disrupt public programs that millions of Americans depend on.

“People have been calling my office scared, concerned, and rightfully confused by these dangerous and unnecessary federal funding freezes. Shelters have said they may have to close, veterans may not receive their benefits, seniors will not receive medical care, and kids will go hungry at school,” said Suhas Subramanyam. “These actions are unconstitutional, defy precedent, and I will do everything in my power to protect groups who will be devastated by these cuts.

This action does nothing to help our federal deficit or to lower costs. Instead, it will lead to more expenses to taxpayers and higher costs for Americans, all at the expense of tax cuts for the very wealthiest corporations. This sweeping freeze of all federal aid will target exactly the groups the president claims to champion: local law enforcement, veterans, seniors, and school kids.”

A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).

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